Thursday, March 6, 2014

THE TRINITY MAIDEN SEA FAIRY

Trinity Sea Maiden Cuff
Our design team meets weekly to check the progress of our ongoing design work and to discuss new designs. One of our favorite parts is reading customer thoughts and wishes that flood into our studio.
 While we are unable to bring every idea to reality, we would like to share with you raisin d'ĂȘtre of Trinity Maiden Sea Fairy, which began as a customer request.

We received an email from a lovely young wife and mother who had recently been diagnosed with Muscular Sclerosis. She explained she was having a very difficult time accepting MS as part of her life and dealing with her painful side effects. She became wheelchair bound when every step felt electrified and it became too difficult to walk.
She went on to say there was a popular tattoo that some people with MS identify as a symbol of hope and courage. It was a woman with a jellyfish body. Not wanting a tattoo she asked if we could make a piece of jewelry in the form of a sparkling jellyfish fairy.
Ink by Deviant Artist azureo

Not quite understanding why this needed to take the shape of a jellyfish, we began our research. We found some species of jellyfish can deliver what feels like an electrical charge or sting from their tentacles. We also discovered that a possible new hope for sufferers of MS had been found in a compound derivative of jellyfish protein.
After reading her inspirational story we knew we had the opportunity to bring light to her and many others battling this debilitating disease. The challenge became how to make a lyrical design that captured the strength and fortitude represented by this beautiful creature. 
After many months of model making the Jellyfish Sea Fairy was born. It was our young mother who named her Trinity. 
We would like to send our love and thanks to her for submitting this wonderful idea.  
                                          
                                                       SPARKLE THE WORLD!

5 comments:

  1. Such an exciting post; enlightened me, I've seen jelly maiden tattoos, but had no idea there significance. And what a beautiful jewelry!

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    1. Thought you would enjoy knowing the history behind Trinity and thanks for letting me know on FB.

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  2. Helen I love it when I get to hear the reason why you create these special pieces. I met with you at a Tea and spoke to you about the wolf sanctuary that I work with. I was overjoyed when you created all the wolf pieces.

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  3. This is the love behind the magic that Kirks Folly brings to our lives each day. I sparkle outside, but even more inside when I read blogs like this from Helen. Helen you have been and are a inspiration to so many people whose life you have touched in ways you will never know.
    With a sprinkling of Folly Dust always ~
    Carmen Holmes

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  4. As long as we are speaking of underwater pretties, what about a Manatee pin or pendant? Jennifer Jacob

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